Category: Nuts

But walnuts are great because they tend to have more polyunsaturated fatty acids compared with other nuts—especially heart-friendly alpha linolenic acid, which is thought to do a great job of stymieing plaque accumulation in arteries. Is Walnut good for heart blockage? Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid), which have been […]

Walnuts were found to increase the elasticity of arteries by 64 per cent, and to reduce cell adhesion molecules associated with hardening of the arteries by 20 per cent. Can walnuts unclog arteries? Alpha-linoleic acid acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and has actually been shown to help reduce plaque buildup in coronary arteries. Eating walnuts […]

The most common medicinal use of black walnut is to kill parasites. Black Walnut oxygenates the blood to kill parasites. It is used to help balance sugar levels. It also is able to burn up excessive toxins and fatty materials. Are walnuts good for parasites? The antioxidant and antibacterial compounds in their outer shells, or […]

Indeed, nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts have all been responsible for outbreaks of Salmonella poisoning. Can you get salmonella from nuts? Outbreaks of salmonellosis have been associated with the consumption of nuts including tree nuts such as raw almonds, raw pine nuts, dried coconut, as well as nut products such as roasted […]

Many animals eat these walnuts including squirrels, turkeys, raccoons and bears. Black walnut trees often affect the kinds and densities of plants that grow around them. The walnut leaflets are rich in chemicals called “polyphenols” that are an excellent defense against insects. Can a squirrel open a black walnut? Squirrels love black walnuts and have […]

A pitted shell encases a fibrous, leather sheath that splits as the nuts begin to ripen in the fall and indicates that walnut tree harvesting is nigh. Once you are done harvesting the walnuts, you can eat them right away, but keep in mind they won’t be quite like those purchased ones at the grocers. […]

Some studies suggest that eating 1 ounce (28 grams) of nuts daily, including walnuts, as part of a heart-healthy diet may help improve blood pressure. Can you eat too many black walnuts? Aside from reactions stemming from a tree nut allergy, consuming a reasonable amount of black walnuts poses little concern. Eating nuts often or […]

All species of the walnut family (Juglandaceae) produce juglone. This would include many native trees such as black walnut, butternut, the hickories and pecan. However, black walnuts have the highest concentration of juglone. Which walnuts are poisonous? Black walnut, pecan, hickory and others members of the family including Carya, Engelhardtia, Juglans, Platycarya and Pterocarya can […]

Most members of the Walnut family (Juglandaceae) produce a chemical called “juglone” (5 hydroxy-alphanapthoquinone) which occurs naturally in all parts of these plants. Black walnut, pecan, hickory and others members of the family including Carya, Engelhardtia, Juglans, Platycarya and Pterocarya can produce juglone. Are walnuts toxic to humans? The fruit, leaves and roots of black […]

Husks of fallen walnuts can become toxic to livestock, and lethal to dogs if ingested due to a mycotoxin called ‘Penitrim A’, which is produced by Penicillium mould. Are walnuts toxic to humans? The fruit, leaves and roots of black walnut trees contain a chemical, juglone, that can have a devastating impact on the roots […]

In general, even conventionally grown walnuts show little pesticide residue on the shelled nut. However, pesticides used in non-organic walnut production are hazardous to farmworkers and to local ecology, so choose organic walnuts whenever possible or talk to your local walnut farmer about his/her growing practices. Is it better to eat organic walnuts? While nuts […]

How Long Do Walnuts Last. Unshelled walnuts stay fresh in the pantry for about 12 months. Of course, it’s not like after that period all the nuts should be discarded. But chances are at least a few of them will be dried out or stale, and some of them rancid. How do you know when […]

If walnuts lay in the green hulls until they turn black, tannin and juglone will penetrate the shell and stain the pellicle of the kernel leaving it with a distinctive bitter soapy flavor. What do rancid black walnuts taste like? Some described the nuts as “grassy” and “floral,” while others found them unpleasantly bitter—even questioning […]

California. Domestically, California is the nation’s number one walnut producer, accounting for nearly all walnuts produced in the U.S. (Fig 1). Who is the largest producer of walnuts? The world’s top 5 walnut producing countries are: China. United States. Chile. Iran. Ukraine. Where do walnuts grow in the United States? More than 99% of the […]

Walnuts that are still unshelled can keep their freshness for up to 12 months. You can keep them in your pantry, fridge, or freezer with the same time of shelf life. However, if you bought walnuts that have been shelled, you have less time to enjoy them. How long do walnuts last in pantry? How […]